Waterfalls in Western North Carolina

We spent our honeymoon here; this place has made for the best honeymoon ever!

We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The grounds here are gorgeous! Biltmore is a must to see, Chocolate Fetish truffles were amazing…worth the money. Also Luella’s BBQ was amazing ~ get the sweet potato appetizer…yummy!

We will be back!

Chris & Shanna (Kingsland, GA)

Sliding Rock

Here’s an exception to the rule about not playing on the waterfalls: Sliding Rock. Mother Nature fashioned a playground out of these cascades, and a hot summer day will see dozens of visitors sliding down the gentle cascades and splashing into the pool below. Not exactly a place to go for solitude – unless it’s a weekday in the off-season – but a fantastic choice for family fun.

Looking Glass Falls

The most beautiful waterfalls in Pisgah National Forest happen to be just off the road, so there’s no work required to enjoy nature’s splendor. Stone stairs also lead to the base of the falls. Parking can be tough on a busy day, but these are a must stop for a motor-tour along U.S. Highway 276.

Cedar Rock Falls

Looking for some nice waterfalls and a short, easy hike? The falls on Cedar Rock Creek fit the bill. The 20-foot falls can be reached in less than one-half mile via the Cat Gap and Butter Gap trails, which begin at the Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education.

Yellowstone Falls

The Yellowstone Prong travels through Graveyard Fields, the popular hiking area off the Blue Ridge Parkway. This mountain stream has two falls, the upper and middle. A well-developed trail – paved in places, with wooden stairs elsewhere – provides easy access to the 40-foot middle falls in less than one-half a mile round-trip. The 50-foot upper falls require a lengthier, three-mile round-trip hike. Both are very scenic cascades.

Linville Falls

In terms of flow, Linville Falls are the most powerful of the waterfalls in the Blue Ridge area. The roaring waters shoot off a cliff into a broad, pond-like pool with multiple vantage points from several different trails. A detailed kiosk has information about the different trails, their mileage, and difficulty.

Catawba Falls

The headwaters of the Catawba River drop down nearly a dozen waterfalls along a popular hiking trail near Old Fort. Two of those waterfalls are named Catawba Falls and Upper Catawba Falls. Both are fantastic in their own right, but you’ll have fun exploring all the other little falls along the 1.6-mile trail.

Dupont Waterfalls

Dupont State Forest has a treasure chest of waterfalls, some of which require a hike, others of which demand just a small walk. The trails are well marked and kiosks at each of the trailheads provide adequate information. The main attractions are Bridal Veil Falls, Grassy Creek Falls, High Falls, Hooker Falls, Triple Falls and Wintergreen Falls. Each offers something different. Bridal Veil Falls, for example, has an overhang that allows people to walk behind the “veil.” High Falls are simply high and impressive.

Whitewater Falls

The 411-foot Whitewater Falls are the tallest in the Blue Ridge. They are located south of Cashiers in the Nantahala National Forest, in the Jocassee Gorges area – a land replete with waterfalls. It is difficult to get close to the falls because they drop into a steep, massive gorge, but the overlook offers a fantastic view with plenty of photo opportunities.

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We came here for a short getaway from our home & faily in Michigan and we’ve had a wonderful time. The Willow Winds property proved to be all that it had promised and then some. We hope to return with our kids sometime. Asheville was a lot of fun too — very different from what we’re used to. Our favorite eatery was Jack of the Wood’s, We tried the Scotch eggs, some local brew’s and the Sheppard’s pie…all accompanied by some very talented bluegrass musicians.